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GRI--Governor's Reading Initiatve
Now called PDRI (Professional Development Reading Initiatives), GRI is the vernacular for the summer trainings in Open Court and Math.

GOLF--Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden
Clearly acronyms, like other aspects of our language, change over time.

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[|IMaST] - Integrating Math, Science, and Technology
This program, funded through [|EETT], focuses on using technology in math and science classes as a tool to engage middle school students in authentic learning opportunities to achieve content standards. Participating schools receive intensive professional development, resources such as [|Gizmos], the [|Futures Channel,] and [|Digital Curriculum], and equipment such as student laptop carts, SmartBoards, and voting devices. Three middle schools in Local District 6, Gage, South Gate, and Nimitz, are participating in this project.

[|ITD]- Information Technology Division
Develops and maintains computer software/hardware systems via the [|HELP Desk], provides telecommunication services and maintains the District's networks, and enhances the information resources available to all schools and offices.

IWT-Independent Work Time
Independent Work Time (also know as Workshop) is a key component of the Open Court Rreading program. IWT serves two important purposes. First, it is an opportunity for students to develop as independent thinkers and learners. It is a workshop occupied by a community of learners. Second, it is an opportunity for teachers to provide differentiated instruction. It is the in-class intervention period for pre-referral intervention.